Work Footwear



Work shoes are available in many shapes and have unique features and materials designed for specific occupations and uses. Thick leather boots with steel toe boxes are designed to protect your feet. Boots with varying degrees of traction are also available.

The American Podiatric Medical Association offers the following guide that matches specific occupational hazards with work footwear:

 

Hazard Protection
Falling and rolling objects, cuts and punctures

 Steel-toe safety shoes; add-on devices, such as metatarsal guards, metal foot guards, puncture-proof inserts, and shin guards.
Chemicals, solvents Footwear with synthetic stitching and made of rubber, vinyl, or plastic.

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Foot & Ankle Problems? Visit one of our offices listed below:

Warwick Office
400 Bald Hill Road
Suite 503
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 738-7750
(401) 738-9750 fax

Middletown Office
850 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-6686
(401) 848-8441 fax

Fall River Office
300 Hanover St. Suite 4B
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 679-3700
(508) 689-4083 fax
 

 

Hospital Centers


Cardiac Center
208 Collyer Street, 3rd floor
Providence RI
401-793-2960

St. Annes Hospital
795 Middle Street
Fall River, MA 02721-1798
508-674-560

Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
111 Brewster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-729-2000

Charlton Memorial Hospital
363 Highland Ave.
Fall River, MA 02720
508-679-3131

Kent Hospital
455 Tollgate Rd.
Warwick, RI, 02886
401-737-7000

Blackstone Valley Surgicare
1526 Atwood Ave. #300
Johnston RI, 02919-3289
401-459-3800

Newport Hospital
11 Friendship Street
Newport, RI 02840-2299
401-846-6400